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How U.S. tariffs are reshaping the tech landscape
The Trump Administration's tariffs levy a minimum 10% tax on global imports, heavily affecting tech industry supply chains.
Short-form video alternatives to TikTok
TikTok wasn't the first of its kind, and it won't be the last. Check out these alternatives if you're looking for a new platform with similar features.
ESG vs. CSR vs. sustainability: What's the difference?
Environmental, social and governance and corporate social responsibility are related but different concepts that can be combined to boost corporate sustainability.
Screening resumes: A how-to guide for hiring managers
Modern job hunters are using AI and flooding portals with resumes, so hiring managers need to filter through the pile intelligently and without bias to find the best candidates.
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What is risk management? Importance, benefits and guide
Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital, operations and financial performance.
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Enterprise cybersecurity: A strategic guide for CISOs
CISOs and others responsible for safeguarding an organization's systems, networks and data need to manage day-to-day threats while also planning strategically for what's ahead.
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AI in healthcare: A guide to improving patient care with AI
AI is permeating critical healthcare practices, from interpreting mammograms to discovering life-saving drugs, while surgically transforming hospital workflows.
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What is quantum computing? How it works and examples
Quantum computing is an emerging area of computer science focused on building computers based on the principles of quantum theory to dramatically increase computation speeds.
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What is ransomware? Definition and complete guide
Ransomware is malware that locks and encrypts a victim's data, files, devices or systems, rendering them inaccessible and unusable until the attacker receives a ransom payment.
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What is IT automation? A complete guide for IT teams
IT automation is the use of instructions to create a clear, consistent and repeatable process that replaces an IT professional's manual work in data centers and cloud deployments.
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What is a robot? Definition, purpose, uses
A robot is a machine designed to execute one or more tasks automatically with speed and precision. There are as many different types of robots as there are tasks for them to perform.A robot is a type of automated machine that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention and with speed and precision. See More.
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Oracle shifts focus of Fusion Cloud Applications to AI agents
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AI-enriched versions of the flagship database also saw major improvements as Oracle strengthened its claim to be the ...
Epic's MyChart Central expands unified experience in new states
MyChart Central is now live at every health system in Louisiana, which Epic says is a big step toward streamlining the patient portal experience.
Commonwealth Fund: Medicare member experience varies by state
State-by-state disparities in Medicare experiences are largely driven by the fragmented nature of the U.S. healthcare industry.
Private payers also pay a lot more for HOPD vs ASC care
A new study finds private payers, similar to Medicare, pay significantly higher rates to HOPDs for common services, although a narrow network led to ...